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[JKBurns]

Well, my husband and I are getting reading to dive into outdoor gardening in an RV...Considering we have 250 sq. ft. of living space, 2 black labs, and we move about every 1-3 months, this will be interesting.  Mike has a lot of gardening experience, and I have almost none, especially with vegetables.  But we need to eat healthier, and we don't make it to a farmer's market or decent grocery store frequently enough so that produce doesn't go bad.  Maybe if we use it as we pick it, it'll keep?  That's my theory--will it hold water? 

[Deb]

How sturdy is the roof?  A filled EarthBox with soilless potting mix, water and plants weighs about 80-90 lbs.  You'd have them safe from the dogs - yours as well as any neighboring ones, and get a lot of sunshine - if you parked in the right spot.

I wouldn't envy you a move with a half grown indeterminate tomato though.  ;> 

Look for short tomato plants and bush type beans and squash.  I just looked through Horizon Herbs catalog (Williams, OR)<http://www.horizonherbs.com/> today and they have a 3 ft cherry tomato, and short vine beans and squash.

Please keep us posted, I'd love to 'follow' you around the country and watch you start the gardening trend in RV parks all along your route.

Extra points for having your location and zone in your first post.  You'll notice a lot of variation in the weather even if you stay in the same zone.  We could all learn a lot!  ;>

Deb

[cushman350]

I've got it! A greenhouse trailer to pull with you. Lightweight aluminum frame and Lexan panels. Ye Ha! 

[tag]

I've got it! A greenhouse trailer to pull with you. Lightweight aluminum frame and Lexan panels. Ye Ha! 

Cushman for the win!! 

[Deb]

Wow Cush!  That's a great idea!  problem solved.

Deb

[JKBurns]

Yes, but no.  We RV in a fifth wheel trailer--not a motorhome--so we already tow the trailer.  And neither of us has a CDL, plus it's not legal in all states to tow a fifth wheel and something else.  We don't have a roof rack on the trailer, and I DON'T want to put holes or weight on the roof--RVs  are notorious for leaks, and I'm paranoid.  So right now, the plan is to place them appropriately when we're parked, and then on the floor (hoping those "shower bonnets" work!) when we move.  Cross your fingers!  And btw, thanx for the welcome 

[mjb8743]

If you move every few months, that gives you one very short growing season. I'm thinking you would be better off getting an Aerogarden you can keep inside and plug in when you make camp. With the restrictions you have in time and space, I doubt the EB would be of practical use to you.

Mickie

[Deb]

I have both the EarthBox and the Areogarden, and I think Mickie is right.

The EarthBox 'shower cap' will hold the potting mix in the box, but moving half grown plants can be risky.  Not to mention the 80-90 lbs the box will weigh with the mix and plant.  Dumping out even part of the water in the reservoir is a challenge with somthing growing.

Get the Aerogarden that has the light extension arm and get the trellis system.  Then you can grow taller plants.  For only 2 of you, you'll be able to get a meal at a time out of them.  They're on sale right now.

Deb